Wayanad is an excellent monsoon destination with numerous waterfalls, huge hydroelectric dams, clear natural water pools, viewpoints with brilliant panoramas, coffee plantations, and Ayurvedic retreats. Wayanad is ideal for those who love nature, photographers, monsoon travellers, and Ayurveda enthusiasts. Enjoy the change of weather from the heat of Chennai's coast to the cool peace of the mountains. Our Chennai to Wayanad tour packages offer you a relaxing escape to explore the wonderland of waterfalls and natural abundance.
Why Choose Wayanad for a Trip from Chennai?
Residents of Chennai enjoy its beaches, temples, and a modern lifestyle, but the charm of the hills and the desire to take a break from city life attract them to Wayanad. Wayanad’s coffee estates, trekking trails, and lakes are perfect for family trips, group tours, solo adventures, and romantic vacations for couples.
What’s Included
- Comfortable transportation within Wayanad
- Quality accommodation in hill resorts, plantation stays, or nature lodges
- Complimentary pickup and drop-off services
- Local sightseeing transport with professional drivers
- Assistance with permits for restricted areas if required
- 24/7 assistance by customer support
What’s Excluded
- Refreshments, meals, and beverages
- Entrance fees to dams, lookouts, attractions, and adventure activity zones.
- Personal expenses, including shopping, tips, and laundry services
- Adventure activities like trekking, swimming, and water sports
- Camera fees at certain tourist attractions
- Travel insurance and medical coverage
- Any expenses due to unforeseen circumstances or natural calamities
Popular Sightseeing Places
1. Meenmutty Waterfalls
Meenmutty Waterfalls plunge 300 meters as a three-level cascade, creating not only one of the most powerful, but also one of the most photogenic waterfalls in Kerala. The waterfall is found 2 kilometers from the nearest road, a moderate trek through coffee plantations and forest trails, providing adventure enthusiasts and visitors with natural pools for swimming. Monsoon season has the waterfall in complete thunderous flow, offering photographic opportunities, while the post-monsoon months from January to March provide more swimming-friendly conditions.
2. Banasura Sagar Dam
Banasura Sagar Dam is the biggest earthen dam in India. It features a sprawling reservoir surrounded by rolling hills and offers boating on its crystal-clear waters. The engineering marvel offers visitors spectacular views while providing multiple water sports activities, including speed boating, kayaking, and exploring tiny islands that emerge from the water. The dam's surrounding areas are also equipped with beautiful gardens and children's parks, offering picturesque viewpoints that allow you to take advantage of all the opportunities for a family day out or for sentimental photography purposes.
3. Soochipara Falls
Soochipara Falls flows gracefully through rocky terrain, creating natural swimming pools and rock climbing opportunities that adventurous enthusiasts find thrilling. Commonly known as Sentinel Rock Waterfalls, this three-tiered waterfall features fabulous trekking trails that take trekkers through spice plantations & tropical forests, to the base pools where they can swim. From the base pools, Soochipara Falls flows fiercely during the monsoons and gently during the dry season, providing safe access year-round to a range of adventure seekers and opportunities for amazing photography.
4. Lakkidi View Point
The Lakkidi View Point presents stunning panoramic views of the Western Ghats, which include misty valleys, winding roads, and coffee plantations that stretch on as far as the eye can see, like a green carpet. As you enter Wayanad, Lakkidi View Point showcases the legendary "Chain Tree," which is an excellent location for photographing. The overall cool climate, mountain fresh air, and breathtaking 360-degree view of nature itself will impress any nature lover or romantic traveler looking for moments to lift them above the expected visit to a hill station.
Travel Tips for Chennai to Wayanad Trip
- June to September are the best months for visiting Wayanad if you want to witness waterfalls, and October to March offer pleasant weather.
- Book Hilltop accommodations early to secure a spot during the peak season. Plantation Stays and resorts offer exotic experiences, while budget homestays immerse you in local culture.
- Pack waterproof clothing, sturdy trekking shoes, insect repellent, and warm clothing.
- Avoid swimming during monsoons, follow forest guidelines, and hire local guides for safe treks.
FAQs About Chennai to Wayanad Tour Packages
1. What are the activities in Wayanad?
Wayanad offers thrilling waterfall trekking, natural pool swimming, dam boating, scenic viewpoint photography, and adventure sports like rock climbing and river rafting. Cultural experiences include plantation tours, tribal village visits, wildlife spotting, and Ayurvedic wellness treatments in natural settings, all of which promote relaxation and rejuvenation.
2. How long is the journey from Chennai to Wayanad?
The trip from Chennai to Wayanad, covering 624 kilometers, takes approximately 12 hours via NH 48 through the stunning landscapes of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Overnight buses are also available. There is no airport or railway station in Wayanad. The nearest airport is in Kozhikode, or you can board trains to Mysore or Kozhikode.
3. What are the best tour packages from Chennai to Wayanad?
Chennai to Wayanad tour packages include itineraries based on our interests. You can book Wayanad 2 nights/ 3 days tour packages for a short exploration, Wayanad 3 nights/ 4 days tour packages for comprehensive sightseeing, and Wayanad 6 nights/ 7 days tour packages for rejuvenating vacations. Our monsoon special packages focus on waterfall visits and nature photography, while our winter packages cover viewpoint visits and adventure activities, catering to a diverse range of traveler preferences.
How to book a Wayanad tour from Chennai?
Wayanad’s breathtaking waterfalls, serene dams, and sweeping vistas paint the perfect canvas for nature’s artistry, especially during the majestic monsoon season. This magical destination offers the ideal blend of thrilling adventure and peaceful reflection, inviting you to immerse yourself fully in its enchanting beauty.
Choose from our carefully curated Chennai to Wayanad tour packages, which include visits to the incredible wildlife sanctuaries, sightseeing spots, majestic waterfalls, and mesmerizing scenic spots of the hill station. Let our expert local guides and thoughtful planning transform your hill station escape into unforgettable memories of Kerala’s most stunning natural paradise.
